China will take five measures to prevent and control highly pathogenic avian influenza

Introduction: Beijing, Oct 20 (Xinhua) -- on the morning of Oct 20, Hui Liangyu, member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and vice premier of the State Council, presided over the work conference of the State Council on the prevention and control of highly pathogenic avian influenza, conveyed the important instructions of General Secretary Hu Jintao, Premier Wen Jiabao and other central leaders on the prevention and control of highly pathogenic avian influenza, made in-depth analysis of the epidemic situation, and further deployed the prevention and control work 。 He stressed that we should conscientiously implement the decision-making and deployment of the Party Central Committee and the State Council, strictly implement the animal epidemic prevention law, adhere to the principle of people-oriented, adhere to the principle of prevention first, further improve the emergency mechanism, take comprehensive measures, form a joint force of prevention and control, do a solid job in the prevention and control of highly pathogenic avian influenza, ensure the safety of animal husbandry production, and ensure the health and safety of the people Hui Liangyu pointed out that since last year, the central government has determined the work policy for the prevention and control of major animal diseases, formulated relevant policies and measures, and successfully organized the interdiction war for the prevention and control of highly pathogenic avian influenza At present, the epidemic situation of HPAI in some countries is serious China is in the season of high incidence of HPAI in autumn and winter The situation is very severe and the task of prevention and control is very heavy In this regard, we should have a clear understanding, adequate estimation and adequate preparation We must not slacken our vigilance or slacken our vigilance The risk of outbreak should not be ignored, and the difficulty and complexity of prevention and control should not be underestimated All departments in all regions must, in the spirit of high responsibility to the people, conscientiously enhance the sense of responsibility, urgency and mission, and based on the response to the outbreak and epidemic of highly pathogenic avian influenza, vigorously, orderly and effectively carry out prevention and control work Hui Liangyu stressed that at present, all prevention and control measures should be implemented in accordance with the policy of "strengthening leadership, close cooperation, relying on scientific and legal prevention and control, group prevention and control, and resolute disposal" First, we need to improve emergency response plans at all levels, improve emergency response mechanisms, and implement emergency safeguard measures In case of an epidemic, it is necessary to find it early, respond quickly and deal with it strictly, resolutely put it out at the epidemic point, and strictly prevent the spread of the epidemic Second, we need to strengthen epidemic monitoring, improve the early warning and forecasting mechanism, effectively increase immunization, and strengthen the management of epidemic prevention and quarantine supervision in the breeding sector In particular, we should strengthen the immunization and monitoring of large and medium-sized cities and their suburbs, border areas, migratory bird habitats, epidemic areas, major breeding provinces, large-scale breeding farms, breeding and breeding bases and other key areas Third, we need to further improve the emergency plan and relevant prevention and control plans for sudden human infection with avian influenza, strengthen medical monitoring and prevention, and resolutely prevent the spread of the disease to the population Fourth, we need to strengthen the research on scientific and technological research and the reserve of key technologies, focus on the development and promotion of diagnostic reagents, new high-efficiency vaccines and therapeutic drugs, and strengthen the research on epidemiological laws Fifth, we should accelerate the construction of animal epidemic prevention system and the reform of veterinary management system, speed up the implementation of animal epidemic prevention projects, and vigorously improve the prevention and control capacity of animal epidemics Hui Liangyu demanded that all departments in all regions should strengthen their organizational leadership in the prevention and control of highly pathogenic avian influenza We should conscientiously implement the responsibility system for prevention and control, and establish and improve the responsibility system of governments at all levels We should continue to strengthen the coordination and linkage mechanism of departments, form a joint effort in prevention and control, and ensure the unity of government orders, deployment and action We should further strengthen supervision and inspection, strengthen the guidance of grass-roots prevention and control work, and eliminate the hidden dangers of prevention and control work in a timely manner We should increase publicity, popularize popular science, guide public opinion, enhance the self-protection awareness and epidemic prevention ability of the masses, prevent unnecessary panic and maintain normal production and life order.